JigJam
JigJam are a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘CeltGrass’, their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world.
“Here’s an Irish band that’s going to impact the world as hard as Clancy Brothers or U2 if they get only half a chance.”
Jamie McKeogh, Cathal Guinan and Daithi Melia all hail from Tullamore, Co.Offaly with Co. Tipperary born Gavin Strappe completing the quartet. All four members grew up immersed in Irish traditional music and culture which is reflected by the band collectively achieving over twenty All-Ireland titles at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann competitions. They have now developed their own unique style of music influenced by American Folk music whilst staying true to their Irish roots. Described as ‘The best Irish group so far in bluegrass’ this sharply dressed outfit deliver an energy-fuelled, foot-stomping live performance. All multi-instrumentalists, JigJam interchange between banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and double bass onstage which creates an experience which is pleasing to both the eye and the ear. JigJam have recorded two studio albums to critical acclaim and have been compared to the Punch Brothers by the European Bluegrass Music Association. JigJam have made a huge impact on the Irish American circuit performing at all major festivals including the world-renowned Milwaukee Irish Fest as well as touring various parts of the UK and Europe. ‘The words sparkling, innovative and infectious come first to mind’ when you witness your first JigJam show. Miss this band at your peril.
‘JigJam are as close to authentic as you can get without having been raised on grits and fried squirrel’ Sean Laffey of Irish Music Magazine.
‘Absolutely Terrific!’ – Pat Kenny of Newstalk.
Booking in North America: FLi Artists
2017
May
26th May 2017- McCluskey Brothers Celtic Concerts, Hill Point, WI – USA
27th May 2017 – Gaelic Park Irish Fest, Chicago, IL – USA
28th May 2017 – Gaelic Park Irish Fest, Chicago, IL – USA
29th May 2017 – Gaelic Park Irish Fest, Chicago, IL – USA
31st May 2017 – Keane’s, The Bronx, New York, NY – USA
June
1st Jun 2017 – Mustang Harry’s – Manhattan, New York, NY – USA
2nd June 2017 – Mustang Harrys’s – Manhattan, New York, NY – USA
3rd June 2017 – Clancy Brothers Festival, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary – IRELAND
4th June 2017 – Mick McCarthy Millennium Centre with Mike Denver, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – IRELAND
5th June 2017 – Moyglass Music Festival, Moyglass, Co. Tipperary – IRELAND
July
14th Jul 2017 – Tiree Music Festival, Tiree – SCOTLAND
15th Jul 2017 -Tiree Music Festival, Tiree – SCOTLAND
16th Jul 2017 -Tiree Music Festival, Tiree – SCOTLAND
August
10th Aug 2017 – Elk Rapids, Michigan, MI – USA
13th Aug 2017 – Nahma Inn, Nahma, MI – USA
17th Aug 2017 – Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI – USA
18th Aug 2017 -Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI – USA
19th Aug 2017 – Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI – USA
20th Aug 2017 – Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee, WI – USA
22nd Aug 2017 – McGuinness Pub, Appleton, WI – USA
23rd Aug 2017 – McGuinness Pub, Appleton, WI – USA
25th Aug 2017 – Mad Gael Irish Fest, Madison, WI – USA
26th Aug 2017 – Mad Gael Irish Fest, Madison, WI – USA
27th Aug 2017 – Chief O’Neills (Co-Bill with Garry O’Meara), Chicago, IL – USA
29th Aug 2017 – Arts MidWest Conference Showcase, Columbus, OH – USA
30th Aug 2017 – Golden Ace Inn, Indianapolis, IN – USA
September
1st Sep 2017 – Kansas City Irish Fest, Kansas City, MO – USA
2nd Sep 2017 – Kansas City Irish Fest, Kansas City, MO – USA
3rd Sep 2017 – Kansas City Irish Fest, Kansas City, MO – USA
7th Sep 2017 – Logan’s Irish Pub, Findlay, OH – USA
8th Sep 2017 – Pittsburgh Irish Fest, Pittsburgh, PA – USA
9th Sep 2017 – Pittsburgh Irish Fest, Pittsburgh, PA – USA
10th Sep 2017 – Pittsburgh Irish Fest, Pittsburgh, PA – USA
11th Sep 2017 – Shannon’s Bar, Buffalo, NY – USA
14th Sep 2017 – Indy Irish Fest, Indianapolis, IN – USA
15th Sep 2017 – Indy Irish Fest, Indianapolis, IN – USA
16th Sep 2017 – Indy Irish Fest, Indianapolis, IN – USA
17th Sep 2017 – Indy Irish Fest, Indianapolis, IN – USA
October
9th Oct 2017 – Arts Northwest Juried Showcase, Tacoma, WA – USA
10th Oct 2017 -Arts Northwest Juried Showcase, Tacoma, WA – USA
11th Oct 2017 -Arts Northwest Juried Showcase, Tacoma, WA – USA
